Understanding is often the key to coping with any problem. With 30 million Americans estimated to have migraines, The Migraine Brain by Dr. Carolyn Bernstein helps migraine sufferers develop a strategy for dealing with this often debilitating neurological disease.
With helpful anecdotes, patient interviews and the latest in migraine research, Dr. Bernstein helps sufferers to identify their triggers, understand medicines and treatment options, and develop a plan for leading a healthy lifestyle. A migraine sufferer herself, Berstein is not only a specialist in the field but a sympathetic and compassionate care giver. Although I do not suffer from migraines, I do have headaches on a daily basis and I found her holistic approach refreshing. Reading her book I often felt like I was having a real doctor’s visit:
No two people are alike when it comes to migraine, and what works for your friend or neighbor probably won’t work for you. It may take trial and error to find the right mix of treatments for you, but I’m certain that, with some time and thought, you can feel much, much better.
Lastly, her “Migraine Mantras” left an impression on me:
Migraine is a treatable illness–you can feel much better.
You have a right to make your health a priority.
Controlling migraines is 50 percent education and 50 percent treatment.
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